Elementary Computer Science Grade 4
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Number of Credits
1
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Estimated Completion Time
2 Semesters
Description
In Foundations of Computer Science Grade 4, join the Pixel Pals and their good buddy Chuck as students explore the skills to be a responsible digital citizen. The students will learn how to effectively collaborate and communicate, ensuring students know how to share feedback, troubleshoot digital problems, and use technology safely and ethically (including understanding cyberbullying and plagiarism). Students gain hands-on expertise by practicing essential keyboarding, conducting reliable digital research, and having the option to design and publish their own multimedia projects. They'll build core technical knowledge by comparing hardware/software, analyzing data, and learning the steps of computational thinking, preparing them to understand and responsibly utilize new technologies like AI and adaptive tools.
Follow the link below for the Department of Education description for this course:https://www.cpalms.org/PreviewCourse/Preview/23337
Segment One
Module One: Clever and Connected
- Digital identity and footprints
- Online safety and security
- Assess information sources
- Cyberbullying
- Technology to communicate
- Problem solving with technology
- Digital communication and networks
- Problem decomposition
- Digital well-being
- Keyboarding
- Constructive feedback
- Data as information
- Smart research skills
- Design process
- Internet safety
Module Two: Tech Toolbox
- Hardware vs. Software
- Parts of a computer
- Creating digital content
- Basic troubleshooting
- Networks and information flow
- Troubleshooting hardware and software
- Impact of computing technologies
- Human vs. computer performance
- Keyboarding
- Collaborative design
- Collecting different types of data
- Adaptive technology
- Selecting appropriate tools
Module Three: Create to Communicate
- Digital creation
- Constructive feedback
- Iterative design process
- Effective communication and publishing
- Digital file management
- Digital research
- Data organization and management
- Information exchange
- Network flow
- Communication tools
- Keyboarding
- Creating digital content
- Publishing multimedia creations
Segment Two
Module Four: Coding in Action
- Coding
- Algorithms and problem solving
- Computational thinking
- Design process
- Debugging
- Keyboarding
- Decomposing and composing problems
- Algorithm efficiency
- Computational thinking
- Planning and documenting solutions
- Automation
- Debugging and testing programs
- Refining programs and algorithms
- Effective communication
Module Five: Data Done Right!
- Collecting data
- Data organization with graphs
- Graphical representations
- Analyze graphical representations
- Communicating with data
- Keyboarding
- Data management
- Data collection and organization
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Responsible research
- Visual representations of data
- Decomposing problems
Module Six: Gears, Gadgets, and Good Choices
- Evolution of technology
- Human vs. computer capabilities
- Artificial Intelligence
- Accessibility
- Keyboarding
- Technology's impact on society
- Responsible research and ethical AI
- Technological effects
- Plagiarism
- Citing sources
- Smart choices online
Students will need the following materials: printer, cell phone or scanner, notebook, pencils, erasers, scissors, crayons, glue, and printer paper.
Besides engaging students in challenging curriculum, the course guides students to reflect on their learning and evaluate their progress through a variety of assessments. Assessments can be in the form of practice lessons, multiple choice questions, writing assignments, projects, oral assessments, and discussions. Core courses will use the state-approved grading scale and Special Area courses will use an S or U grading scale.